The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA) has officially launched the 2025-26 edition of the Enemed Water Polo Cup, the first national cup competition for the season in men’s water polo in Malta.

🗓 Format & Participants

The competition begins with a preliminary round involving ten clubs:

• Barracudas SC
• Birżebbuġa ASC
• Exiles Welbee’s
• Marsaskala Optima Projects
• Neptunes Best Gyms Malta
• San Giljan MAA Daikin
• Sirens Build Fitness
• Sliema Frank Salt Real Estate
• Ta’ Xbiex Amigos

Each team plays multiple matches in the preliminary phase before the top finishers advance to the knockout stages. The full fixture list for the early rounds has already been published by the ASA. Aquatic Sports Association of Malta+1

🎯 Key Clubs to Watch

• Sliema Frank Salt Real Estate – Historically one of Malta’s strongest water polo clubs, expected to challenge for the title.
• Neptunes Best Gyms Malta – A perennial contender with depth and experience.
• San Giljan MAA Daikin – Another heavyweight club with ambition and talent.
• Birżebbuġa ASC & Marsaskala Optima Projects – Dark-horses capable of upset results if they hit form early.

💡 Why It Matters

The Enemed Water Polo Cup offers clubs a major trophy opportunity outside the regular league campaign. It creates intense competition, encourages tactical innovation, and provides exposure for players and clubs alike. For the ASA, it remains a key part of growing the sport’s profile nationally, emphasising both elite competition and developing the next generation of athletes.

🏁 What’s Next

The competition kicks off with its first set of matches in late October. Clubs will utilise this phase to build momentum, test combinations, and position themselves for a deep run. Fans and stakeholders can follow live updates and results via the ASA’s official platforms. Aquatic Sports Association of Malta

Stay tuned as Malta’s top water-polo clubs dive into the 2025-26 Enemed Water Polo Cup—where the race to the trophy begins.